The power of Hope

1. The Power of Hope
Getting You From Here to There
By Portia Tung

2. “What’s one of the most hopeful things
you’ve ever done?”
Share with a neighbour
1 min each

3. Portia Tung
Executive Coach – Storyteller – Play Researcher
Blog: www.selfishprogramming.org | Twitter: portiatung
Founder of www.theschoolofplay.org
Email: portia@portiatung.org

4. “What’s one of the most hopeful things
I’ve ever done?”

5. Night at The Mystery Masquerade in London
The School of Play - 23 November 2017

6. The Power of Hope
In order to make my dreams come true
As a high hoper / low hoper*
I need ideas on how to become more hopeful.
Success Criteria
[ ] I can explain what hope is
[ ] I have a working knowledge of hopeful thinking
[ ] I have at least 3 ideas for increasing my hopefulness to achieve a personal goal
[ ] I’ve had fun!
* You choose

7. “Everything that is done in the
world is done by hope”
Martin Luther

10. What Hope isn’t
Unrealistic or “Pollyanna” optimism
Learned optimism
“Type A” person
A measure of intelligence or previous achievement

11. “Want to find out hopeful you are?”

12. The Hope Scale
1 = Definitely false 2 = Mostly false 3 = Mostly true 4 = Definitely true
__ 1) I energetically pursue my goals.
__ 2) I can think of many ways to get out of a jam.
__ 3) My past experiences have prepared me well for my future.
__ 4) There are lots of ways around any problem.
__ 5) I’ve been pretty successful in my life
__ 6) I can think of many ways to get the things in life that are
important to me.
__ 7) I meet the goals that I set for myself.
__ 8) Even when others get discouraged, I know I can find a way to
solve the problem.
From “The Psychology of Hope” by C.R. Snyder

13. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
Any objects, experiences or outcomes that
we imagine and desire in our minds
Reservoir of determination and commitment
to move us in the direction of (a) goal
Mental capacity we call on to find one or
more effective ways to reach our goals

14. How hopeful are you?
Waypower
W i l l p o w e r
0
4
12
16
4 12 16
low
average
high
Strong foundation of Hopexx
Plenty of options but don’t follow thru
Keeps goals clearly in mind
Constantly thinking about ways to obtain goals
Data based on results from 10,000 people taking the Hope Scale by C.R. Snyder
Partly stuck in pursuit of goals;
Has necessary mental energy but not options
x

15. What high hope looks like
Feel in control of own destiny
High self-esteem
Positive affectivity (being present and in flow)
Competitive – Seeking mastery
Less anxious
Less depression

16. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r

17. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
A B

18. “What’s your BHAG?”

19. An Agile Adventure
In order to get more value from my hard-earned lessons learned
As an Agile Coach
I need to share my Agile coaching experience.
Success Criteria
[ ] Readers feel confident enough to try out tools/techniques
[ ] Readers can apply tools/techniques right away
[ ] Readers have had fun reading!
[ ] I’ve had fun writing!

20. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
A B
 Express goal as a user story
 Define success criteria
 Validate clarity of goal
 Work backwards from goal
 Find the shortest and quickest route

21. “How can you clarify your goal?”

22. An Agile Adventure
In order to get more value from my hard-earned lessons learned
As an Agile Coach
I need to share my Agile coaching experience.
Success Criteria
[ ] Readers feel confident enough to try out tools/techniques
[ ] Readers can apply tools/techniques right away
[ ] Readers have had fun reading!
[ ] I’ve had fun writing!

23. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r

24. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
A B

25. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
 Anticipate change
 Exercise regularly
 Maintain a healthy diet
 Practice mindfulness
 Laugh at yourself often

26. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r

27. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
Lysine is found in:
• Eggs
• Meat (red meat, lamb, pork, poultry)
• Soy
• Beans and peas
• Fish (cod and sardines)

28. “How can you increase your willpower?”

29. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
 Anticipate change
 Exercise regularly
 Maintain a healthy diet
 Practice mindfulness
 Laugh at yourself often
 Lysine

30. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r

31. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
A B

32. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
 Breakdown goals into subgoals
 Take baby steps
 Mental rehearsal
 Learn the skills you need
 Cultivate friendships

33. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
A B C

34. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
A Real Option has a:
• Value
• Cost
• Expiry condition
• Never commit early unless you know why

35. “How can you increase your waypower?”

36. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
 Breakdown goals into subgoals
 Take baby steps
 Mental rehearsal
 Learn the skills you need
 Cultivate friendships
 Real Options

37. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r

38. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r

39. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r

40. Cultivating H.O.PE.

41. H for Help
Offer to help and ask for help

42. O for Options
At least 3 ways of getting things done

44. P for Purpose
Without a goal it’s hard to score

45. P for Play
Play to survive and thrive

46. E for Excellence
Good enough means doing your best

48. “Everything that is done in the
world is done by hope”
Martin Luther

49. G o a l
W i l l p o w e r W a y p o w e r
Cultivating H.O.PE
Help – Options – Purpose & Play – Excellence

50. Sources of
Inspiration
The Psychology of Hope
C.R. Snyder
Daring Greatly
Brené Brown
How Scrum boosts your productivity & willpower
Anna Obukhova
Commitment
Chris Matts & Olav Maasen

51. Examples of
Hopeful Thinking
The School of Play
www.theschoolofplay.org
The Dream Team Nightmare
www.agileadventures.org
Enterprise Gardening
www.enterprisegardening.org
Agile Fairytales
www.agilefairytales.org

52. The Power of Hope
In order to make my dreams come true
As a high hoper / low hoper*
I need ideas on how to become more hopeful.
Success Criteria
[ ] I can explain what hope is
[ ] I have a working knowledge of hopeful thinking
[ ] I have at least 3 ideas for increasing my hopefulness to achieve a personal goal
[ ] I’ve had fun!
* You choose

53. “Play once a day to keep the doctor and priest away!”
www.theschoolofplay.org
The School of Play turns 1 @CounterPlayFest
on 1 April 2017

54. Thank you for playing!
Portia Tung
Executive Coach – Storyteller – Play Researcher
Blog: www.selfishprogramming.org | Twitter: portiatung
Founder of www.theschoolofplay.org
Email: portia@portiatung.org